
Another Pot Shop Opens on Court Street in Binghamton
Binghamton's Court Street now has two legal marijuana shops with the opening of a new store in a former A&W restaurant location.
Cotton Mouth Dispensary received final authorization from the state Office of Cannabis Management on Monday.
Daron and Regina Driscoll of Elmira had faced a series of unexpected delays in launching the business at 439 Court Street.
The building has been vacant since the A&W fast-foot shop shut down in February 2018. The restaurant was in business for less than two years before it was closed.
The Driscolls spent a long time going through the state licensing process to open the cannabis retail operation.
They had hoped to get things started just before Thanksgiving before there was a legal snag due to a court challenge that was unrelated to their license application.
Speaking inside the just-opened shop, Daron Driscoll said he was pleased Cotton Mouth was finally operating.
Driscoll said the business will hold its "grand opening" on Thursday.
The Cotton Mouth Dispensary drive-up window won't be open until later this month.
Customers who plan to use the window will be required to order and pay online. No drive-up purchases will be permitted.

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